Ippukuya (Ippuku Yokocho)

Located inside Omicho Market in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Ippukuya is an oden specialty shop where you can enjoy Kanazawa’s seafood one dish at a time. It sits in Ippuku Yokocho, a food court lined with sake bars and seafood eateries, and is always lively with both tourists and locals.

The oden menu features more than 20 items, ranging from classic staples to local favorites. Popular choices include kuruma-fu (wheat gluten), baigai sea snails served on skewers, Hokuriku’s signature akamaki fish cake, fukashi, and rolled omelet. There are also à la carte dishes like stuffed cabbage rolls, as well as seasonal specials such as kani-men (crab shell stuffed with crab meat), available in winter. Many of the ingredients are sourced directly from vendors within the market, including atsuage (thick fried tofu) made by local tofu and fish cake shops-one of the shop’s key draws.
The broth is a light, salt-based stock that highlights the umami of kombu, resulting in a clean, delicate flavor. Many guests enjoy adding the broth to warm sake for a dashiwari, or pairing local sake with oden that has absorbed the savory stock.

Inside, the shop offers counter seating, tables, and standing spots. Oden is also available to take out, making it perfect for enjoying as you stroll through the market.